It's that time of year....

Can this kid really be old enough for school??? In Germany they have kindergarten from ages 3-5 and then start formal schooling at age 6. William will be going to school 1/2 days, five days a week. I missed him before I even left his sight today. Nathaniel teared up before we left the house to take him to school, I cried at the school, and Cameron cried the whole way home. Bless Cameron's heart. When William was picking out his cubby Cameron was trying to hang up his backpack at the next one. He'll miss William most, I imagine. They're best friends. It makes the madness of having kids so close in age worth it. Just one year and then Cameron can go too.

My bruiser tackling Cameron.

The walk to school. Cameron wants to do everything like William.

I can't help but worry. Worry about the cultural difference, not to mention the language barriers! Before we left a little girl walked up and tried to talk to William. He shook his hands in front of him like she was a disease and walked away. His teacher laughed. I think she'll be great (plus she speaks English, which will be helpful when he needs it). My William can be such a bruiser, but he is oh, so sensitive. It's so hard because I know no one will ever love and cherish this boy as much as his parents do, but I just hope they'll at least recognize somehow what an amazing and special soul he is. He's a good kid.